Floral Press On Nails

Homecoming

I've been meaning to visit this gorgeous cafe / floral shop for a while now in Greenpoint, and finally stopped in for an afternoon coffee. Homecoming  has the most beautiful flowers as well as goods from super talented designers. They sell gorgeous candles, mugs, coffee table books and other carefully curated ceramics.

I ordered a drip coffee, which was delicious, and just admired being surrounded by flowers! This is not necessarily a spot to perch yourself on for hours, since there was only one bench near the entrance, but it's definitely worth stopping in to take in the beautiful colours of the seasonal flowers! Who knows, you might find a beautiful knick knack for your home as well!

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Bakeri

We've been absolutely loving Greenpoint this summer and have found so many fun bakeries and restaurants here! Bakeri is the latest discovery and it absolutely did not disappoint! As you can see in one of the photos below, this spot was so busy but the wait was worth it. We tried a drip coffee and got a loaf of whole wheat sourdough bread to go! 

Their pastry selection (all made in-house by the way) is on point and the vibes inside are A+. There are actually two locations very close to each other in Williamsburg and Greenpoint so you have two options for a sweet treat and coffee if you find yourself in the area! They also have a third location in Ridgewood. 

Their European-style bread is just to-die for, but if you have a bit more time than me, it seems like the perfect spot to sit in and have a pastry or sandwich as well! We practiced self discipline and didn't get any sweet treats this time, but I have my eye on the croissants and cardamom chocolate chip cookies for my next visit! Can't wait to make sandwiches at home with the loaf we got! 

OOP Cafe

My friend recently went to Brazil and brought me back some amazing coffee from OOP Cafe - I am obsessed! OOP is a group of companies in the specialty coffee sector that works with the entire coffee production chain: from curating producers and their beans, to selecting the best coffees, and roasting and distributing for both retail and wholesale in physical stores and online. 

The AAA blend is absolutely delicious and tastes like a perfect balance between sweet honey and more complex warm spices. It's super smooth and perfectly rich with a splash of cream! 

In Afrikaans, Oop means open, and their mission is to be an "open house" where everyone is welcome to share the coffee experience. This hit me extra hard because this friend who brought back this coffee for me is truly the most open, welcoming and kind human being. This coffee will always be extra special to me because of both the meaning of oop and our friendship!